The Best Holiday Gifts Under $100

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Douglas Ehrman

Regardless of your budget, you probably have some names on your list that don’t require an extravagantly priced gift. The following list includes a variety of gifts, all under $100, which should appeal to a variety of different tastes and preferences.

We’ll start the list with a $100 suggestion, then count down to the most inexpensive item of all.

Musical Fidelity MF-100

Price: $99

These premium audiophile headphones offer all of the quality of bigger brands without the “big name” markup. The rich sound and full audio range on this pair should impress even the most discerning music lover.

RCA LED19B30RQ

This highly rated HDTV boasts an LED display and full connectivity. While the screen is only 19 inches, for under $100, you are getting a quality machine at a great holiday price.

JBL Flip3

Price: $98

In the world of Bluetooth speakers, this one offers power, range and superior battery life. With wired and wireless options, this can also be a worthy wireless replacement for most wired speakers. Read the review on our sister site here.

Divoom Voombox Party

Sennheiser HD 215

Price: $94 (currently $69.95 on Amazon!)

Classified as DJ speakers, these should offer sound quality near the top of the range for casual listeners. While not as portable as ear buds and sports headphones, this pair will offer great sound quality for the price.

Swann QuadForce XCTOY – QVDRON

Price: $90

With a built-in 720p HD camera, this quadcopter drone is ideal for hobbyists and photo buffs. The flight time is limited to eight minutes per flight, but the overall design is solid as soon as you become accustomed to flying it properly.

Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930

Price: $80 (currently $67.99 on Amazon!)

This gaming headset is ideal for the gamer who wants a full immersion and top-tier functionality. Logitech is known for well-made products that are easy to setup and use, and these are no exception.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM On-Ear Samba

These studio headphones provide great noise isolation and excellent sound quality at a reasonable price. While not designed for portability, music lovers will appreciate the overall sound quality.

Jabra Move Wireless

Price: $80

These wireless headphones offer a wide range of features for the money, as well as great sound quality. Classified as a travel headphone, the Jabra Move is not the low-cost option — however, the quality warrants the extra price.

Plantronics BackBeat Fit

Price: $78

These wireless sport headphones are designed for athletes who want to be free of cords and still get a solid sound experience. While not as high in sound quality as over-ear options, these durable, gym-ready headphones are a great gift for the fitness buff on your list.

UDI RC U818A HD

Price: $75

With a wingspan of nearly 19 inches, this quadcopter drone is about average size, but much larger than some of the compact options on this list. While its max flight time is low, the drone is able to record video in full HD — 1080p.

Samsung 850 Evo 120GB

Price: $68

This solid state hard drive will provide plenty of memory for the holidays and beyond. With Samsung’s usual commitment to quality, this drive is faster than most and should exceed expectations in most categories.

Roku 2 (2015)

Price: $67

This streaming media set-top box offers a wide range of free channels, making it more functional than some of the stick-based streaming solutions. Roku offers a wide range of custom functionality that has made it a standout in this space.

Philips ShoqBox Mini BT2200

Price: $60 (Currently $49.85 on Amazon!)

While this portable speaker has less battery capacity and playback than some options, Phillips is known for both durability and sound quality. This is a portable speaker to consider for the more rugged recipient.

Hubsan X4 H107L

Price: $52

With a 2.2-inch wingspan, this is one of the smallest quadcopter drones available. A great way to learn to fly and have indoor fun, this small device should provide a lot of entertainment this holiday season.

Google Chromecast 2

Price: $35

Google’s entry into streaming media functions with the usual efficiency of all of their products. While Chromecast lacks some features of more expensive versions, this product just works and is built to last. The recent upgrades make it faster, but not drastically more feature-intensive than the previous model.

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